Talon 33

Copied. Never equalled. Building on 10 years of design, the next generation of the iconic Talon series is here. Talon 33 features clean, modern design and stunning performance no matter what your adventure. Talon 33 is a versatile pack, designed as a true mountain professional and featuring all you could need for long days outdoors.

The cleverly designed new AirScape™ accordion foam backpanel combined with a seamless lumbar-to-hipbelt body wrap increases air flow and provides an even more comfortable carrying experience, by keeping the load close to the body and spreading the weight evenly around the hips.

Talon 33 features an adjustable back length, ensuring the pack fits well to your body and enabling the most comfortable carrying experience. The pack is complete with innovative solutions such as Stow-on-the-Go™ trekking pole attachment, twin ice-axe attachments and InsideOut™ compression straps. The zipped pockets on each side of the hipbelt allow quick and easy access to smaller items such as phone, snacks and GPS. On top of the lid you will find another conveniently placed pocket, ideal for gloves, hat, map or other items that you need easy access to. On the front of the pack is a large PowerMesh™ pocket, which is ideal for a wet jacket or extra layer of clothing. Keeping hydrated during activity is essential and re-filling your hydration reservoir has been made easy with the quick access external hydration sleeve with reservoir hanging loop.

Talon 33 is compatible with all Hydraulics™ reservoirs and the size Small High Vis Raincover.

Talon 33 is built to be lightweight, comfortable, durable and exceptionally versatile. No matter the adventure, Talon has your back.

Customer Reviews

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Sudan Jackson

8 Jan 2018

Incredible Pack - more than just a day pack: 450km Camino de Santiago!

I am the proud owner of the Talon 22 and Talon 33 backpacks. These are by far the best packs I have ever used, and in all of my research (religiously visiting outdoor-shops, on the road talking to other adventurers, etc.) I have yet to find a backpack as versatile, lightweight and super-comfy as the Talon series. These packs are extremely light, they really hug your body, and no matter how heavy the load - you barely notice them. The pack moves with you and just feels great. They have plenty of storage space, pockets, connection-points, whatever.

Almost every review or video you find on the web say something along the lines of "this pack is great for those day trips, blah". I don't know what everyone else is carrying, but I managed to get everything I needed packed into the Talon 33 for a 3-week 450 kilometer hike through the north of Spain on the Camino de Santiago. In total, my backpack including everything in it came in at a modest 4,5 Kilos… And this was with 3 Pairs each of Polo Shirts, Hiking Shorts, Socks & Undies, then all of my toiletries, extra pair of "relief"-shoes, slieeping bag, towel, "utensils", first-aid, flashlight, warm layer, waterproof jacket, you name it. I even had enough space left for the occasional Bocadillo, some fruits and veggies, a can of beer or bottle of wine. Many people saw my “tiny” pack and couldn’t believe I had everything I needed.

Also, I often hear people complaining that this pack has no rain-cover included. I don't see the big deal. I pack everything inside with dry bags anyhow. This works wonderfully for structuring, and it keeps your stuff safe from the elements. This pack dries so quickly that a stint through the downpour will be soon forgotten if you pack right. I also own an Osprey Dry-Bag 30l which I used as a Pack-Liner instead of a Rain-Cover on the Camino. Everything inside my pack was not only completely secure from the elements: I also hung my Backpack every evening somewhere to avoid bed-bugs and other critters. Nothing got in ;-)

All in all, highly recommendable! My only 2 small gripes:
1) The previous version of this pack could not hold its shape, and stuff just kind of sagged and bunched at the bottom - leaving the lid to sadly droop over an somewhat "empty" top-portion. I am hoping this has been improved in the latest version (which I intend to get!)
2) The hip-belt webbing was way to short, whereby the webbing for the top lid is way too long and leaves you with a lot of dangling ends

But once again: I would highly recommend this pack and will definitely get the latest version.

Buen Camino!

Bentley

21 Dec 2017

Perfect pack for smaller loads

Bought this to encourage me to take what I need for 3 seasons backpacking, rather than what I think I need. I can pack into this little rucksack my 2 man MSR tent (ncluding footprint AND a cut down picnic blanket for the interior (I like a carpet!), sleeping mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, cooking set, first aid kit, spare clothes, emergency rations and a number of other small items (including my luxury, a portable radio!) and still have room in the top to stuff food for my evening meal. I'm carrying 7kg or so and the rucksack fits beautifully and is a joy to carry. Thanks Osprey, I love my rucksack! Bentley, UK

Theresa

4 Oct 2017

Great bag

I used the bag for my three weeks trip through Norway and Sweden. With 8kg it was very good to carry and I was absolutely satisfied. It is also very good for day trips in the alps.

FittieEd

5 Apr 2017

Waist and Sternum Strap

i bought this for a trip to Portugal and Spain to walk an average of 25 km per day over 14 consecutive days. The pack was light and a good carry. My complaints are 1) the waist strap is too short and too narrow. It cannot be fastened closed when wearing a wicking layer, 3 season fleece and gore-tax waterproof jacket. In addition it is too narrow and becomes uncomfortable in extended use. The sternum srap is far too narrow and digs into the chest. For these reasons I have marked it down.

Osprey Customer Service,
31/10/2017

Hello,

Thank you for your review.

We make the Talon to be a versatile pack that can be used for a number of different activities, because of this, the pack, hipbelt and sternum strap are narrow to keep the pack as lightweight as possible. However, we have supplied hipbelt extensions in the past to customers who require them.

If you would like to request a hipbelt extension please contact our Guarantee Team here and if you have any more questions or require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Reviews (13)

Customer Reviews

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You're reviewing: Talon 33

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Sudan Jackson

8 Jan 2018

Incredible Pack - more than just a day pack: 450km Camino de Santiago!

I am the proud owner of the Talon 22 and Talon 33 backpacks. These are by far the best packs I have ever used, and in all of my research (religiously visiting outdoor-shops, on the road talking to other adventurers, etc.) I have yet to find a backpack as versatile, lightweight and super-comfy as the Talon series. These packs are extremely light, they really hug your body, and no matter how heavy the load - you barely notice them. The pack moves with you and just feels great. They have plenty of storage space, pockets, connection-points, whatever.

Almost every review or video you find on the web say something along the lines of "this pack is great for those day trips, blah". I don't know what everyone else is carrying, but I managed to get everything I needed packed into the Talon 33 for a 3-week 450 kilometer hike through the north of Spain on the Camino de Santiago. In total, my backpack including everything in it came in at a modest 4,5 Kilos… And this was with 3 Pairs each of Polo Shirts, Hiking Shorts, Socks & Undies, then all of my toiletries, extra pair of "relief"-shoes, slieeping bag, towel, "utensils", first-aid, flashlight, warm layer, waterproof jacket, you name it. I even had enough space left for the occasional Bocadillo, some fruits and veggies, a can of beer or bottle of wine. Many people saw my “tiny” pack and couldn’t believe I had everything I needed.

Also, I often hear people complaining that this pack has no rain-cover included. I don't see the big deal. I pack everything inside with dry bags anyhow. This works wonderfully for structuring, and it keeps your stuff safe from the elements. This pack dries so quickly that a stint through the downpour will be soon forgotten if you pack right. I also own an Osprey Dry-Bag 30l which I used as a Pack-Liner instead of a Rain-Cover on the Camino. Everything inside my pack was not only completely secure from the elements: I also hung my Backpack every evening somewhere to avoid bed-bugs and other critters. Nothing got in ;-)

All in all, highly recommendable! My only 2 small gripes:
1) The previous version of this pack could not hold its shape, and stuff just kind of sagged and bunched at the bottom - leaving the lid to sadly droop over an somewhat "empty" top-portion. I am hoping this has been improved in the latest version (which I intend to get!)
2) The hip-belt webbing was way to short, whereby the webbing for the top lid is way too long and leaves you with a lot of dangling ends

But once again: I would highly recommend this pack and will definitely get the latest version.

Buen Camino!

Bentley

21 Dec 2017

Perfect pack for smaller loads

Bought this to encourage me to take what I need for 3 seasons backpacking, rather than what I think I need. I can pack into this little rucksack my 2 man MSR tent (ncluding footprint AND a cut down picnic blanket for the interior (I like a carpet!), sleeping mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, cooking set, first aid kit, spare clothes, emergency rations and a number of other small items (including my luxury, a portable radio!) and still have room in the top to stuff food for my evening meal. I'm carrying 7kg or so and the rucksack fits beautifully and is a joy to carry. Thanks Osprey, I love my rucksack! Bentley, UK

Theresa

4 Oct 2017

Great bag

I used the bag for my three weeks trip through Norway and Sweden. With 8kg it was very good to carry and I was absolutely satisfied. It is also very good for day trips in the alps.

FittieEd

5 Apr 2017

Waist and Sternum Strap

i bought this for a trip to Portugal and Spain to walk an average of 25 km per day over 14 consecutive days. The pack was light and a good carry. My complaints are 1) the waist strap is too short and too narrow. It cannot be fastened closed when wearing a wicking layer, 3 season fleece and gore-tax waterproof jacket. In addition it is too narrow and becomes uncomfortable in extended use. The sternum srap is far too narrow and digs into the chest. For these reasons I have marked it down.

Osprey Customer Service,
31/10/2017

Hello,

Thank you for your review.

We make the Talon to be a versatile pack that can be used for a number of different activities, because of this, the pack, hipbelt and sternum strap are narrow to keep the pack as lightweight as possible. However, we have supplied hipbelt extensions in the past to customers who require them.

If you would like to request a hipbelt extension please contact our Guarantee Team here and if you have any more questions or require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,

Osprey Web Customer Service

Awards

Recognition for the Talon 33:

Good Buy - August 2017

Features

Adjustable torso length

AirScape™ mesh covered accordion foam backpanel for comfort and fit

External hydration access

Flap access with clip closure

Internal key attachment clip

Internal top load compression strap

LED light attachment point

Seamless lumbar to hipbelt body wrap

Sternum strap with emergency whistle

Stow-on-the-Go™ trekking pole attachment

Stretch front pocket

Stretch mesh side pockets with InsideOut™ compression

Stretch pocket on harness

Top lid access

Twin ice axe loops

Twin zippered hip belt pockets

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“The Talon 33 has lots of nice design touches and it bore the weight well, with good comfort.”